Punt Or Pass? Regents Seek 775000 For State Colleges Sports
The Kansas Legislature will be asked to approve 775000 in state aid for athletic programs at state colleges. The Board of Regents argues lack of funding forces KU and K State to threaten leaving the Big Eight while Wichita could exit the Missouri Valley Conference. The piece contends Kansas schools do not contribute enough to subsidize football and basketball relative to rival Colorado, Oklahoma, and Nebraska.
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Kansas
Board of Regents
Kstate
Big Eight
Wichita
Missouri Valley Conference
Purple Pride
Regents
Colorado
Oklahoma
Nebraska
Football funding splits state colleges in 1973 debate
On September 26, 1973, observers warned that failure to compete could reduce school contributions and cut non football programs. Proponents argue athletics marketing boosts image and revenue, while opponents say it harms academics. The Legislature faces a decision, with figures like Rep. George Wingert and Sen. Wint Winter noted.
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Purple Pride
George Wingert
Jayhawker
Sen
Wint Winter
Freedom To Live Dangerously In Cars Of 1974
The 1974 car models display new seat belt and shoulder strap safety systems that buzz if unfastened and may prevent starting on some makes. Dealers frame the safety features as public good while amateur mechanics may bypass them. The piece argues Americans still resist compulsory protection despite highway safety aims.
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New York
America
England
Patient recalls long illness labeled sprue from teen years
A letter from a 39 year old describing years of illness attributed to sprue. The writer notes repeated hospitalizations and ongoing poor health since adolescence, seeking medical clarity or assistance from Dr. Thesteson.
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Eras Alam Rab Minh Dettaee
Dr. Thesteson
Understanding Sprue and Photophobia in Daily Health
A reader asks about non-tropical sprue or gluten intolerance and its cure. The doctor explains diagnosis by small intestine biopsy, treatment with a gluten-free diet, and possible recurrences from diet lapses, plus notes on vitamin support. The column then covers photophobia in a young woman and recommends eye examination, tinted lenses, and possible related inflammation.
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J.W
P. S
M.S
Thesteson
U.S.P
Rev. L.S
Dairy farmers face squeeze from high feed costs and lower milk output
US Agriculture economists report a mixed outlook for dairy, noting that demand for meat tempts some farmers to sell out while those with solid dairy herds face economic strain from rising feed costs. Milk production is expected to stay below 1972 levels this year, with culling rising and per cow output falling due to reduced grain in rations.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Economic Research Service
Concen
Wisconsin
California
Skylab 2 mission seen as turning point for space age
Skylab 2 astronauts completed a record 59 percent day mission at Houston space center. NASA Administrator James B. Fletcher called Skylab a transition from exploration to exploitation of space, noting vast photos and data may yield pollution free energy and new materials, with benefits unfolding over years.
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Earth
NASA
James B. Fletcher
Skylab
Skylab 2
Neil R. Sheeley
Naval Research Laboratory
Solar
Space
Early Ratings Signal Trouble For New TV Shows
CBS led the premiere week with 15 of the top 20 programs but eight new series struggled. None reached the 30 percent share threshold. Calucci's Dept and Adams Rib flopped, while Diana and Lotsa Luck posted modest results. NBC and ABC also launched new shows with weak debuts amid strong audience for established favorites like Planet of the Apes and All in the Family.
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New York
CBS
Planet
NBC
ABC
Calucci
Dept
Adam
Diana
Diana Rigg
Television Schedule Snapshot for Ottawa Kansas
Daily guide lists extensive broadcast hours from 5:00 pm to 2:35 am with a mix of News Weather Sports game shows dramas and movies. Highlights include Sesame Street Hogan's Heroes Batman Perry Mason Roots etc and Royal Royals games alongside syndicated programs and local features.
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Kansas
Green Acres
Lilias
Youa
You
TV Weatherman
World News
Beverly Hillbillies
Hank Stram
Adam-12
Sonny and Cher
Bob and
Carol
Ted
Alice
Chuck Mangione
Cannon ci
Royals
White Sox
Faraday and Company
Owen Marshall
Homewood
Dan August
Johnny Carson
Perry Mason
Alan King
Ndiana State Fair
Mars
Art Linkletter
Dr. Joyce Brothers
Doctors
Bay City
Mike Douglas
General Hospital
Peyton Place
Somerset
Eddie
Jeff’s Collie
Merv Griffin
Star Trek
Flipper
Munsters
Electric Company
Gomer Pyle
USMC
Beverly Hillbibles
News
Sesame Street
Dragnet
Hollywood Squares
Bob Noblitt
Police Surgeon
F-Troop
the Waltons
Combat
Flip Wilson
Playhouse New York
Fishing Forecast
Ironside
Gannon
San Francisco
Realty
Emily
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Editorial
Matthew
Mary Tyler Moore
Bob Newhart
Barnaby Jones
Nielsen
Hal Boyle
Bob Hope
Movie
Garner Ted Armstrong
Today
New Zoo Revue
Four States
Johnny Sokko
Osmonds
Dennis the Menace
Dinah Shore
Grace Crawford
Wizard of Odd
Katy
S. Cedar
Ottawa
Robert B. Wellington
Associated Press
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